Heavy Mechanic

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy Mechanic to join our team in Gillette, Wyoming. In this hands-on role, you will play a critical part in maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment and vehicles essential to keeping Wyoming's transportation system running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling diesel and gasoline engines; Performing maintenance on brake systems, transmissions, and hydraulic components; Conducting preventative maintenance; Accurately documenting service and repair work; Conducting a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on diesel and automotive equipment, along with other self-propelled or towed equipment; Performing safety inspections on all types of diesel and automotive equipment; Reading and interpreting technical manuals to diagnose and correct problems on vehicles and equipment; Rigging and fabricating new equipment to district standards; Creating repair orders; Responsible for inventory of shop, equipment, and supplies; Designing and fabricating parts for tractors, mowers, and machinery for specialized applications

Requirements

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics), or Associate's Degree with 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics); Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL; Valid driver's license required; Knowledge of methods and techniques of diesel and automotive maintenance and repair; Knowledge of electronic principles and diagnostic tools; Knowledge of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment and its parts (hydraulics, hydrostatics, drive trains, gas and diesel engine overhauls); Knowledge of grease and oil specifications; Knowledge of general servicing of equipment; Knowledge of policies and safe work procedures; Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently; Ability to be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays; Must pass pre-employment drug screening and/or physical; Subject to random drug and alcohol testing

Nice to have

Experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair, preferably diesel; Commercial Driver's License (CDL); Formal technical training; Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; Ability to troubleshoot complex issues

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; $2,000 Hiring Bonus (subject to eligibility notes); $100 per month tool allowance